The first round of the French left's primary election for the presidential candidate has seen an unexpectedly high turnout of over 140,000 voters, making the final outcome uncertain. Additionally, a significant division has emerged among the left-wing primary candidates over the use of the word 'genocide' in relation to events in Gaza.

Le Monde: Left-wing primary election more uncertain than expected with over 140,000 voters

The first round of the primary election for the French left, featuring candidates like Olivier Faure and Raphaël Glucksmann, has seen an unexpectedly high turnout of over 140,000 voters, making the outcome very open.

Le Monde: 'Genocide' in Gaza creates a rift between left-wing primary candidates

The use of the word 'genocide' in relation to the events in Gaza has caused a significant division among the candidates participating in the French left's primary election.

High school protests continue across France, resulting in the closure of 141 schools. The Minister of National Education, Édouard Geffray, announced the immediate deployment of 3,000 replacement teachers, a measure a union leader found "below expectations." Further reports highlight police actions, including driving through crowds and confiscating signs during demonstrations, and the ongoing trauma in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône following a severe injury to a teenager by a police projectile. NBA star…

Le Figaro: High School Protests: 141 Schools Closed, Minister's Response Deemed…

High school students are protesting across France, leading to the closure of 141 educational institutions. The Minister of Education announced the deployment of 3,000 replacement teachers, but the head of the CFDT union found the response to be "below expectations."

Le Figaro: High School Crisis: Édouard Geffray Announces 'Several Thousand Posts' to…

In response to the fourth day of high school mobilizations, the Minister of National Education has announced concrete measures, including the placement of 3,000 teachers in the 514 institutions most in need.

Le Monde: Trauma persists in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône after severe injury to a teenager by…

Following a police projectile incident on September 28th in Val-d'Oise, 14-year-old Eden suffered a fractured jaw and lost most of his teeth near his vocational high school during a protest, leaving students and teachers in fear and anger.

Mediapart: Student Protests Continue: Strange Confiscation of Signs by Police

During recent student demonstrations, police were filmed driving through crowds, with authorities justifying the actions, though only one incident led to investigations.

Mediapart: Student Protests Continue: Dangerous Driving of Police Cars in Demonstrations

Witnesses filmed police cars maneuvering through crowds during recent student protests in various cities, with authorities providing justifications for these incidents.

Le Monde: High school student mobilization continues across France: 'aura battles'…

Student protests are ongoing throughout France, featuring various forms of expression and activity, including marches and some incidents.

Le Figaro: High School Crisis: Victor Wembanyama Takes a Stance

Following other athletes, NBA star Victor Wembanyama has expressed his opinion on the ongoing high school demonstrations.

A government budget proposal aimed at taxing the 'apport-cession' loophole, frequently utilized by the ultra-rich to shield billions from taxes, has been rejected by deputies.

Mediapart: Government Proposes Taxing the Ultra-Rich; Deputies Refuse

The government's budget proposal targets the 'apport-cession' tax loophole, used by the ultra-rich to shield billions from taxes, but deputies have rejected this measure.

During its parliamentary niche day, the National Rally party attempted to co-opt historical figures such as Olympe de Gouges, but the rest of the assembly reminded them of their origins, effectively dismissing their efforts.

Mediapart: In Assembly, National Rally Attempts Historical Appropriation and is Dismissed

During its parliamentary niche day, the National Rally party tried to co-opt historical figures like Olympe de Gouges, but the rest of the assembly reminded them of their origins.

Mediapart has uncovered a case of physical and psychological violence affecting vulnerable autistic children during extracurricular activities in Gennevilliers, with eight agents now facing trial.

Mediapart: Gennevilliers: Autistic Students Targeted by Violent Animators

Mediapart reveals an affair of physical and psychological violence affecting vulnerable children during extracurricular activities in Gennevilliers, with eight agents facing trial.